Michael Duff celebrated 11 years at Burnley FC on Saturday with a testimonial win against Bradford City - but doesn't expect an international return any time soon.

Yet the 37-year insisted there was still more to come from him as he prepares for Burnley FC's Championship challenge after relegation from the Premier League last campaign.

Speaking after helping his side to a clean sheet in a 2-0 victory for the Clarets, he said: “It wasn't about me as much but preparing for the new season but obviously it was nice to say a few words afterwards and get a nice reception”.

Northern Ireland's Michael Duff with Steven Davis during the European Championship Qualifying match in Latvia in 2007

“I've still got things to prove and ambitions - hopefully it wasn't my farewell game and I'll be seen in a Burnley shirt again, but I think I have proved in pre-season I can still compete physically. I wouldn't be here if I couldn't keep up with that side of it.

“There are certain things that get labelled at people my age. When you start to get past 32 or 33, you can't have a bad game because people will say it's because your legs have gone or you're too old.

“Proving people wrong is one of my motivations. I'm still motivated, I still want to play.”

But a return to the international fold is not something the Belfast-born defender expects – despite playing more than 20 games in the top-flight last season.

He said: “I've not closed the door but I don't ever expect to play for Northern Ireland again but if there was a situation where they wanted me to help them out I am more than happy.

“It's not something I hang on the phone for every time the international squads get named because I think it's long gone but if I was ever needed for any random, strange reason then of course I'd step in.”

He added: “It's the best chance they'll have in a long time (to qualify) and they've put themselves in a great position.

“If they get there they will be supported in numbers because the supporters are great and I hope that Michael can lead them there.”

A percentage of proceeds from Michael Duff's testimonial will be donated to Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice in Middlesbrough. For more information on this and other Michael Duff testimonial events visit the website.

Watch the video at the top of the page as Michael Duff looks back on his NI career, including revealing his favourite memory and who was 'a law unto himself' as a room-mate.